LABOR DAY CLOSURE: As a reminder, the Kroc Center is closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Because of the maintenance week, Monday programs will not have the opportunity for a make-up week in this session.
MAINTENANCE WEEK SHUTDOWN: As a reminder, the Kroc Center will be closed to the public for our annual maintenance week September 11-17. Communication was already shared as part of an email to members, but we will start posting reminders around the building over the next couple of weeks. As always, we will need extra help in deep-cleaning the Aquatics Center and other areas of the building, so please be watching for communication from your supervisor about projects in your department and the possibility of picking up hours elsewhere as well!
KROC-STRUCTION: We have been told that city inspectors will be here to (hopefully) approve occupancy of our new upstairs locker rooms this week. The lockers themselves will still not be installed for a few more weeks, so even after opening, guests will need to use the lockers in the hallway near the track entrance. Progress continues on the first-floor membership offices as well.
FALL 1 PROGRAM SESSION: The new Drop-In Rec Guide for the Fall 1 session will be available by the end of this week, even though the new session doesn’t start until the 18th. Registration for Fall 1 program classes ends on September 13, and the Fall 2 program guide will be available around that time as well.
GR GOLD BASKETBALL CLINIC: The Grand Rapids Gold have added a second date to their “Back to Basketball” clinics. The first event is on Friday, September 15 from 6-7:30pm and will feature the assistant coaching staff from the Gold. The second event is on Tuesday, September 19 from 6-7:30pm and will feature Gold coach, former NBA player Andre Miller. These clinics are free to members and non-members (ages 8-14), and registration is open online in Club Automation.
OPEN POSITIONS: Visit the Central Territory’s ADP Recruitment system for all job postings and to submit applications online. We appreciate you sharing opportunities with friends and family! Current openings include: Lifeguard; Child Watch Attendant; Welcome Desk Attendant.
Send an email to RJ Kroc if you see someone going above and beyond for our guests! Here are some examples observed recently:
- Shoutout to Margarita and her highly motivated crew (her kids) for her performance in the amphitheater during the Kroc Block Party had many individuals eager to join her in her Fitness demonstration.
- Joselyn and our Welcome Desk staff treated a gentleman kindly when he was struggling and looking for a place to cool off last week.
- A longtime lap swimmer was very excited to be able to be back at the Kroc after some health struggles.
- While only a few people ended up taking advantage, everyone in the building was very welcoming and flexible offering opportunities to GR Montessori students who couldn’t attend school last week.
- Dessa took responsibility for a customer service challenge and worked with Lisa and team to turn a red dot into a yellow/green one.
Here are some of the upcoming events and groups at the Kroc Center:
- UPrep Enrichment Classes: Tuesday/Thursday, 9–10:15am; Outdoor Fields
Each week, members of the Kroc Center and Kroc Church submit a number of requests for prayer. We welcome these from everyone in our community, and encourage all our Kroc Krew to lift up these requests in your own way. Don’t forget that you are always welcome to attend devotions on Tuesday mornings at 9am (currently in the Music Room); if you have a prayer request to share, you can post it on the board in the lobby, use the online form, or contact a member of the Kroc Church team.
- For Stephanie Deleon, on a missions trip to Mexico
- For Kroc Church’s new partnership with The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light program
- For those members enrolling as official ‘soldiers’ with Kroc Church and The Salvation Army
- For all who are sick or injured and in need of healing
Be sure to wish a Happy Birthday to our Kroc Krew colleagues:
- Destiny Dillon: 9/4
- Ronda Kaechele: 9/6
